"There were a few whispers about a possible move at the time, and to be here and involved now is great.

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Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham won the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League with Chelsea last season

“Everyone knows that Tammy and I are close and he said that Brighton are a top team and every time you play against Brighton, it’s a hard game.

“I’m not here to score 18 goals like he has, but to keep them out! I want to play as much as I can, improve as much as I can and help the team. That’s the main thing.

“It’s really exciting. You want to be playing for a top club and Brighton is a top club to be at. Obviously they’re near the top of the Championship and hopefully we can finish top of the Championship and win promotion to the Premier League.

“Chelsea have been nothing but supportive and I just want me to express myself, do the best I can and try to help the team and myself as much as possible."